Cayenne to Ciudad Guayana flights
Ciudad Guayana lies 1,200 km (745 mi) west of Cayenne, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cayenne | Ciudad Guayana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | French Guiana | Venezuela |
| Population | 61,550 | 978,202 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Cayenne) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CAY, 13 km out | PZO, 15 km out |
Clocks in Ciudad Guayana are 1 h behind Cayenne right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Guayana
Crossing from French Guiana into Venezuela: money changes from the Euro to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cayenne
Cayenne is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,486-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ciudad Guayana
Ciudad Guayana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,726 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | PZO | 15 km (9 mi) | 6,726 ft | 472 ft |
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Staying in Ciudad Guayana
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Ciudad Guayana. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 22 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Guayana from Cayenne?
1,200 km (745 mi) in a straight line, west of Cayenne.
How long does it take to get from Cayenne to Ciudad Guayana by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cayenne and Ciudad Guayana?
Ciudad Guayana is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Cayenne).
Which airports are used for Cayenne to Ciudad Guayana flights?
Typically Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) to General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Guayana?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Ciudad Guayana?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Ciudad Guayana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.